Welcome to NCAGS!

NATO has established NCAGS to support military operations which may influence on civilian shipping.

NCAGS will provide support to military commanders and civilian shipping in peacetime, tension, crisis and conflict.

Benefits for civilian shipping

Enhanced safety and security

Reduced delays when transiting through military areas of operation

Continued operation of commercial maritime transport system

Improved threat response

Enhanced understanding of military constraints

Potensial for reduced war-risk premiums

Benefits for military commanders

A more comprehensive picture of merchant shipping activity, movements and positions (MSA)

Reduced interference between commercial shipping and military operations (deconfliction)

Enhanced Safety and Security

Improved effectiveness of military operations

Enhanced understanding of commercial shipping constraints

Improved counter-terrorism capability

NATO has released a non-classified publication which covers the relationship with civilian shipping. The publication "NAVAL CO-OPERATION AND GUIDANCE FOR SHIPPING MANUAL (NCAGS) - GUIDE TO OWNERS, OPERATORS, MASTERS AND OFFICERS" and other relevant publications are placed in the "Downloads" section